What to order at Väike Rataskaevu

Must order
Whatever the night's seasonal main is; the menu is shorter than the parent room.
Signature dishes
Smaller-portion Estonian plates, Game course
Editor tip
Saturday lunch only, otherwise dinner. Useful when Rataskaevu 16 is full.
CuisineEstonian Bistro
Price€€
NeighborhoodVanalinn
HoursMon-Fri 18:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 18:00-23:00
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Address: Niguliste 6, 10130 Tallinn

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